Archive · 19 May 2025
Suicide Bombing at Mogadishu Military Base Kills 10
On a Sunday morning in Mogadishu, Somalia, a suicide bomber attacked an army base where young people were signing up.
The bomber detonated explosives among the recruits, killing at least ten people and injuring many more.
The attack happened near the base entrance.
The group Al-Shabaab said they did it.
They claimed they killed more soldiers than reported.
The base was immediately cordoned off.
The attack follows a similar incident in the past.
Government officials have not commented on the attack.
A suicide bombing at the Damanyo military base in Mogadishu killed at least 10 people.
The attack targeted young recruits registering at the base.
Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.
Medical staff treated 30 injured, with 6 later dying.
The attack occurred on Sunday, May 18, 2025, following the assassination of a Colonel.
- Who
- A suicide bomber affiliated with Al-Shabaab.
- What
- A suicide bombing targeting army recruits.
- When
- Sunday, May 18, 2025
- Where
- Damanyo military base, Mogadishu, Somalia
- Why
- Al-Shabaab aims to destabilize the government.
Al-Shabaab
Government
Casualty Claims
Al-Shabaab
Al-Shabaab claims responsibility, exaggerating casualty numbers.
Government
Government officials did not immediately comment on the attack.
- Location
- Damanyo military base, Mogadishu
- Date
- May 18, 2025
- Time
- Sunday
- Target
- Army recruits
- Perpetrator
- Al-Shabaab
- Reported Deaths
- At least 10
